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· Carl Samson
UNC apologizes to Sikh student handcuffed over article of faith that resembled weapon
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) has apologized after campus police placed a student in handcuffs for carrying a kirpan. A kirpan is a dagger that serves as one of the Sikh religion’s five articles of faith, which baptized followers must carry and maintain at…
· Daniel Anderson
More fun and games for ‘Alice in Borderland’ cast in new Season 2 trailer
Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Alice in Borderland” over the weekend. The trailer features a plant-dominated Shibuya, Tokyo, and the return of protagonists Ryōhei Arisu and Yuzuha Usagi as well as the supporting characters from Season 1. Season 2 seems to…
· Daniel Anderson
Kim Yoo-jung stars in first trailer for Netflix Korean romance film ‘20th Century Girl’
Netflix released a trailer for its upcoming original Korean film, “20th Century Girl.” Set in 1999, the film follows Na Bo-ra, played by Kim Yoo-jung, as she helps her best friend Yeon-doo (Roh Yoon-seo) by observing her crush, Hyun-jin (Park Jung-woo). As the story progresses,…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Lookism’: Netflix drops trailer for animated series adaption of Korean webtoon
Netflix dropped the first trailer for the Korean animated series “Lookism,” which is based on the webtoon of the same name, on Sunday. The show follows protagonist Park Hyeong-seok, a high schooler who often gets bullied by his peers for being unattractive. One day he wakes up…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian man left bleeding profusely after robbers smash his skull with his own wine bottle on Chicago train
A man reported to be an Asian senior was left dazed and bleeding profusely after a group of robbers smashed his head with his own wine bottle. The incident, which was caught on video, reportedly occurred on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line train at around 2:12 a.m. on…
· Carl Samson
Teen denied bail in attempted murder of Chicago Chinatown chef
Termaine Patterson, 18, has been charged with eight felonies in connection with a brutal carjacking in Chicago’s Chinatown on April 7. Jin Lew, 61, a prominent chef in the neighborhood, was robbed, beaten and “left for dead” in the vicious attack near 25th Place and South…
· Daniel Anderson
All DAY6 members renew their contracts with JYP Entertainment
All four members of the South Korean boy group DAY6 have renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. Since DAY6 debuted under JYP Entertainment in September 2015, the recent news breaks the notorious “7-year curse” that several K-pop groups have faced. Members Wonpil, Dowoon…
· Bryan Ke
2 American veterans who volunteered in Ukraine return home after three months of captivity
American veterans Alex Drueke, 39, and Andy Huynh, 27, who were captured by Russian-backed separatist forces in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, returned home to their families in Alabama on Friday. “We’re looking forward to spending time with family and we’ll be in touch with…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong lift COVID-19 restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years
On Thursday, Japan’s government announced that the country would be reopening its borders to all individual tourists starting on Oct. 11. Taiwan also announced its plan to remove inbound quarantine for international arrivals by Oct. 13. Similarly, the Hong Kong government…
· Iris Jung
Asia is home to 6 of the top 20 cities with the most millionaires
In a recent report by Henley and Partners, a firm that tracks global wealth, Asian cities accounted for six of the top 20 cities in the world with the most millionaires. Tokyo took the No. 2 spot with 304,900 millionaires and 12 billionaires. Singapore placed fifth with 249,800…
· William Yuk
South Korean teen becomes world’s youngest billionaire
Kim Jung-youn, a South Korean heiress to the video game empire Nexon, has become the world’s youngest billionaire at 18 after her father’s death. Kim Jung-youn and her older sister Kim Jung-min inherited stakes in their father’s personal holding company NXC and are now worth $1…
· Chandler Treon
‘Glitch’: New Netflix K-drama trailer teases comedic duos and alien abductions
Netflix released a new trailer for the upcoming K-drama “Glitch” on Thursday. “Glitch” follows a girl named Hong Ji-hyo, played by Jeon Yeo-been (“After My Death,” “Vincenzo”), who enlists the help of a UFO enthusiast to help find her missing boyfriend, uncovering a mysterious…
· Khier Casino
Good Samaritans hailed as heroes after saving girl from kidnapper in Hawaii restaurant
A 15-year-old girl who was abducted at knifepoint in Hawaii last week was rescued over the weekend by a restaurant host and a customer who jumped into action. Mikella Debina and her boyfriend were on a secluded beach in the area of Anaehoomalu Bay near Waikoloa Beach Drive when…
· Ryan General
Writer who has never heard of Panda Express amuses Twitter with article on the popular chain
Lincoln Anderson, editor and owner of Manhattan community newspaper The Village Sun, became a trending topic on Twitter after excerpts from his recent article on Panda Express were shared on the platform. Anderson, who had never heard of Panda Express, wrote about the opening of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands gather to honor Toronto police officer who was slain in Canada shooting rampage
On Wednesday morning, over 8,000 people, including officers, politicians, family and friends, gathered for the funeral of the Toronto police officer who was slain in a shooter’s rampage last week. Constable Andrew Hong, 48, was ambushed and shot dead by Shawn Petry, 30, while on…
· Chandler Treon
First trailer released for new M. Night Shyamalan horror film ‘Knock at the Cabin’
The first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new film “Knock at the Cabin” has been released. In the clip, a girl and her parents on vacation in a remote cabin are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an ominous “horrible decision” to prevent the…
· Carl Samson
Boston Globe under fire for using slain Asians’ image in op-ed on whether Asians benefit from ‘whiteness’
The Boston Globe has come under fire for using an image that features Asian victims of violence in an op-ed that questions whether Asians are victims of racism or beneficiaries of white privilege. The newspaper originally published a cover image of anti-affirmative action…
· Carl Samson
Man arrested, then released without bail, for destroying Gandhi statue in NYC
Sukhpal Singh, 27, was arrested for his alleged role in vandalizing a Mahatma Gandhi statue outside the Shri Tulsi Mandir in Queens, New York City, on Aug. 16. Surveillance footage of the incident shows five people pushing over the statue and taking turns smashing it with a…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops Season 3 trailer of ‘Bling Empire’
Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Season 3 of “Bling Empire.” The trailer shows an appearance from Chrishell Stause of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” and a newcomer, Devon Diep, who is connected to Kim. The newest season of "Bling Empire" will premiere on Oct. 5. Back for…
· Ryan General
Judge junks major convictions against Kansas researcher accused of secret China work
U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson in Kansas City, Kansas, ruled on Tuesday that there was “no evidence” to convict University of Kansas chemical engineering professor Feng "Franklin" Tao on defrauding the university and two agencies that funded his research. In April, Tao was…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.